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Icons of Style: Ariana Grande

The story of a fashion legend
By Caroline Young
Series: Icons of Style
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From kitsch to cool girl, street style to the stage, Ariana Grande's rise to fame has been accompanied by her fashion evolution. Whether in custom Vera Wang at the Met Gala, or Internet-breaking Giambattista Valli tulle layers at the Grammys, or off-duty in thigh boots and... Read More
Format: Hardback
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A fully illustrated exploration of the inspiration, stories and key looks of one of the world's biggest superstars.

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From kitsch to cool girl, street style to the stage, Ariana Grande's rise to fame has been accompanied by her fashion evolution.

Whether in custom Vera Wang at the Met Gala, or Internet-breaking Giambattista Valli tulle layers at the Grammys, or off-duty in thigh boots and oversized sweats, Ariana owns her look.

Beginning with Ariana's early days on Nickelodeon, through her series of bestselling albums and iconic performances to her most recent starring role in Wicked, Icons of Style unpacks every significant look from stage to red carpet and from airport to awards ceremony.

Through 100 stunning images and expert text, fashion writer Caroline Young explores the inspiration, key pieces and standout looks of one of the world's best-loved pop icons.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035425143

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 August 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 143.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 480g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Caroline Young is a writer and author specialising in fashion, pop culture and film history. Originally from Edinburgh, where she still lives, her works include Hitchcock's Heroines, The Fabulous Frances Farquharson: The Colourful Life of An American in Paris, The It Girls: Glamor, Celebrity and Scandal, and Welbeck's The Colour of Fashion, Audrey in Paris, and Little Book of Chloe.

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